1 Timothy 1:5 says, “The purpose of my instruction is that all the Christians there would be filled with love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and sincere faith.” There are two distinct ways to
receive instruction. The first way is to receive it gladly as
Proverbs 16:20 teaches, “Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the L
ord will be happy.” The second way to receive it is to mock or reject the instructions as
Proverbs 9:8 tells us, “Don't bother rebuking mockers; they will only hate you.” A Sunday school teacher taught her students to keep quiet during the church service and one of the children asked, "Why is it necessary to be quiet in church?” One observant little girl replied out loud, "Because people are
sleeping." We go to church to
learn and
receive instruction from the word of God. Be wise to not mock the instruction and certainly you shouldn’t sleep through it.
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